Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This role demands strategic foresight, cutting-edge technical expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our Austin-based headquarters offers an unparalleled environment where your ideas will shape industries and impact billions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technology trends including quantum AI, neuro-interfaces, and climate-resilient infrastructure
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across Fortune 500 client portfolios
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and decentralized networks
- Present future scenarios to executive boards and investor summits
- Manage cross-functional innovation labs with $15M+ annual R&D budgets
- Author white papers on 2026 workforce automation paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech domains
- Proven track record of launching commercialized future-tech solutions
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Security clearance for classified government innovation projects